Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office (EX) of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs (E) and supports executive direction across the E Family, including human resources (HR), budget and fiscal operations, general services, and information technology management. Serves as a senior HR leader, directing, and managing comprehensive human resources services for the Bureau. More information on the E family can be found here.

Duties

• Serves as Senior HR advisor to E-Family managers and employees on the application of human resources laws, regulations, and policies, providing comprehensive advisory and technical services across a full range of HR functions and work practices.
• Analyzes proposed organizational and operational changes to assess impacts on HR programs and advises management on effective strategies for workforce management.
• Develops and analyzes HR data reports and dashboards to support workforce planning and informed decision-making.
• Oversees the work of a team by directing work of subordinate staff, evaluating work performance, participating in recruitment and staffing activities, managing employee relations issues, and identifying staff development and training needs.
• Performs on-the-job training, arranging formal training and overseeing all aspects of training of team members in all areas of Human Resources.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience advising senior management on non-routine recruitment and staffing matters through the interpretation and application of Federal HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Experience utilizing HR information systems and workforce data to analyze staffing trends, develop reports, ensure data integrity, and provide recommendations that support workforce planning and organizational decisions. Experience serving as a senior HR advisor or subject matter expert identifying operational challenges and developing or implementing solutions to improve HR processes and effectiveness. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated

The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments and a crediting plan for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of the top qualified candidates based on combined total score. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by your resume may result in a rating adjustment. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Supervisory: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service, Leadership, Planning & Evaluating, Influencing/Negotiating, Strategic Thinking, Human Capital Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (i.e., Supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of Federal HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze complex HR problems and develop innovative solutions. Skill in building relationships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions on complex HR matters. Ability to lead change and implement new programs and initiatives. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Other Information

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at [email protected]. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in this Bureau for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.